HCF Australia

As part of our partnership with Ramsay Health Care, we’re dedicated to providing members with even greater access to a wide range of flexible treatment options. That’s why we’re giving eligible HCF members access to the Ramsay Connect Virtual Heart Failure program*. The program supports people living with heart failure to effectively monitor and manage their condition in the comfort of their home, helping them reduce the amount of time they may need to spend in hospital. The program by is led by a dedicated team of cardiovascular nurses and allied health professionals, working in partnership with our members’ existing medical team, with the support of heart monitoring and virtual consultations. Introducing innovative care models like this program demonstrates our commitment to supporting the future needs of our members and the sustainability of our health system. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/gWrsW7Wn * Eligible members will need to have HCF hospital cover and served applicable waiting periods (excluding Overseas Visitors Health Cover). Eligible members will be accepted into the program in line with clinical criteria. Other eligibility criteria apply. Program is only available until 11 November 2026. To check if you are eligible please call Ramsay Connect on 1300 131 186.

Introducing our new health and wellbeing app, HCF Healthful – a science-led, data-backed solution that makes managing your health feel doable. HCF Healthful has been designed to help members manage and improve their health and wellbeing with the help of tools and evidence-based programs. With HCF Healthful, get a personalised Health Score so members can track their health and wellbeing in real-time with the help of their own 24/7 smart coach and support of HCF’s evidence-based health programs and services. And with a range of healthful activities, goals and achievements to try, members can find the ones that feel right and suit their lifestyle. But the power is with our members and the pace is up to them. With the support of our friendly alerts and access to a 24/7 smart coach, they’ll be kept motivated and celebrated along the way. To learn more about HCF Healthful and how you can get involved, visit hcf.com.au/healthful

Last week we proudly celebrated the contributions and achievements of people with disabilities within our community and beyond. This day was dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone. We were supported by our RAISE Employee Reference Group, which is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. Together, we had the opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made in accessibility, including advancements in technology, building design and employment practices. Our HCF values drive our commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities. We're dedicated to making our workplace inclusive and a place where everyone can thrive. #Inclusion #Diversity #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisability

In celebration of our partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), we ran an employee competition which was won by Jessie Burling, our Senior Ancillary Health Benefits Specialist, who shared her passion for improving healthcare access in remote and regional Australia. Jessie was given the opportunity to experience a day in the life of the RFDS crew. She travelled to the RFDS world-class aeromedical facility in Adelaide, where she boarded the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, proudly bearing the HCF logo, and set off to the small regional town of Andamooka in South Australia. Jessie spent the day with the Flying Doctor Primary Health Care Team and the patients they visited to see how critical their services are to these remote communities. “I was shocked to learn there’s such an extensive health disparity that exists in remote areas like Andamooka, where there’s such limited access to health services. It was very humbling to be able to spend the day with the Flying Doctors to see all the contributions they make to improve the health outcomes of people like the residents of Andamooka. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget.” Find out more about our RRDS partnership: www.hcf.com.au/rfds

This week we were proud to be part of the 10th Annual Women in Leadership Summit in Sydney hosted by UN Women Australia. Eight outstanding women from across HCF attended this transformative event, bringing together a diverse group of leaders to champion equity and inclusion in leadership. With engaging workshops and invaluable opportunities for collaboration, the summit reinforced the critical role of embedding equity and inclusion in every aspect of leadership. At HCF, we remain committed to making sure that diversity, inclusion and innovation continue to be at the core of how we lead. #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #DrivingChange #EquityInAction #WomenLeadersSummit

We're committed to providing our members access to affordable high-quality cover so they can have the best possible health outcomes for themselves and their families. HCF member Jocelyn and her family have relied on lifesaving medical procedures for the past 2 decades. And HCF has been with them every step of the way. Find out the many ways HCF family cover has supported Jocelyn and her twin boys: https://lnkd.in/gyFhYBn3

This month many of our passionate people volunteered their time to help spread holiday cheer, thanks to our partnership with The Smith Family. Our team members came together to write holiday cards to each of the 1,500 sponsored students who HCF is supporting through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. The personalised cards were filled with messages of positivity and inspiration, giving students extra motivation towards their studies so they can thrive now and into their futures. Thank you to The Smith Family for the opportunity to give back and take part in such a meaningful activity. Through our partnership, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of young Australians in need, reinforcing the importance of education in building healthier, more equitable communities. We wish all students a very happy festive season.

As a major national partner of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, we're proud to support the Flying Doctor podcast, telling the remarkable stories of real patients and their families who've experienced the challenges and triumphs of life in the bush. In episode #117, we hear the story of remote nurse Ryan Franks, who was the only health practitioner on duty in the remote coastal community of WA's Coral Bay in 2017. When Ryan realised he was having a heart attack, he knew his only chance of survival was to treat himself, so he successfully took his own bloods, performed an ECG and administered life-saving drugs to treat the blood clot that was threatening his heart. Listen now at https://lnkd.in/g8QAE28F

Early detection of health conditions is critical for our long-term health. That’s why we offer our staff free access to preventative screenings at HCF locations like our head offices, and dental and eyecare centres. Thanks to our partnership with MoleMap, we offer free head-to-toe skin cancer checks for our staff throughout the year. In the last year we had 144 employees get a skin check by a MoleMap melanographer, with 224 moles/lesions imaged and sent for further dermatologist review, and several skin cancers identified and referred on for treatment.   Rebecca Cook, our Senior Projects and Administration Officer, attended a MoleMap skin check last year and was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. “Last year, I attended one of our Mole Map skin checks. Honestly, it’s not something I would have considered otherwise. During the check, they found a spot on my face I had dismissed as a stubborn pimple that just couldn’t take a hint. But it turned out to be skin cancer. Thanks to HCF, it was detected early, the healing journey was smooth and my results following are clear.” Find out more about our MoleMap skin checks: https://lnkd.in/gc7MBtXV

We’re proud to be celebrating Inclusion at Work Week with Diversity Council Australia Ltd, taking action to create inclusive workplaces. At HCF, we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel respected, connected and able to contribute their best at work. We’ve partnered with Parents At Work to launch our new Inclusive Leaders Webinar Series. These webinars cover inclusive workplace culture, diversity, equity and belonging, offering tools and strategies for today's dynamic workplace. This week we'll also be hearing from our 5 Employee Reference Groups. They’ll be sharing new training opportunities and highlighting the importance of creating inclusive teams. We look forward to having our staff join us in making our workplace more inclusive and welcoming for all. #InclusionAtWorkWeek